WCAG Level AA Checks
30+ additional Level AA checks for complete WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. Pro feature.
Overview
Level AA is the standard most accessibility laws require, including the European Accessibility Act (EAA). Pro adds 30+ Level AA checks on top of the 22 Level A checks in the free version, giving you complete WCAG 2.2 AA coverage.
This is a Pro feature. Upgrade to Pro to enable Level AA checks.
What Level AA Adds
Level A covers the minimum. Level AA raises the bar for usability:
| Area | Level A | Level AA |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast | 4.5:1 for text | Enhanced contrast for UI components and graphics |
| Navigation | Skip links, basic tab order | Consistent navigation, multiple ways to find content |
| Input | Labels, error identification | Error suggestions, error prevention |
| Visual | Basic readability | Text spacing, content reflow, focus indicators |
| Motion | Audio control | Pause, stop, hide for animations |
Level AA Check Categories
Enhanced Contrast
- Non-text contrast — UI components and graphics must have 3:1 contrast against adjacent colors
- Focus indicator contrast — Visible focus indicators must meet contrast requirements
- Input border contrast — Form field boundaries must be distinguishable
WCAG: 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
Text Spacing
- Line height — Content must remain readable when line height is set to 1.5x font size
- Paragraph spacing — Must handle 2x font size paragraph spacing
- Letter spacing — Must handle 0.12x font size letter spacing
- Word spacing — Must handle 0.16x font size word spacing
WCAG: 1.4.12 Text Spacing
Content Reflow
- Horizontal scrolling — Content must reflow at 320px width without horizontal scrolling
- Responsive containers — Fixed-width containers that break at narrow widths
WCAG: 1.4.10 Reflow
Focus Indicators
- Visible focus — Interactive elements must have a visible focus indicator
- Focus not obscured — Focus indicators must not be hidden behind other content
- Minimum focus area — Focus indicators must meet minimum size requirements
WCAG: 2.4.7 Focus Visible, 2.4.11 Focus Not Obscured
Error Handling
- Error suggestions — When input errors are detected, suggestions for correction must be provided
- Error prevention — Forms that submit legal or financial data must be reversible or confirmable
WCAG: 3.3.3 Error Suggestion, 3.3.4 Error Prevention
Consistent Navigation
- Navigation order — Repeated navigation across pages must appear in the same relative order
- Consistent identification — Components with the same function must be identified consistently
WCAG: 3.2.3 Consistent Navigation, 3.2.4 Consistent Identification
Labels and Instructions
- Visible labels match accessible names — The visible text of a control must be part of its accessible name
- Descriptive headings and labels — Headings and labels must describe the content or purpose they relate to
WCAG: 2.5.3 Label in Name, 2.4.6 Headings and Labels
Motion and Animation
- Motion actuation — Functions triggered by device motion must have alternative controls
- Animation from interactions — Users must be able to disable non-essential animation
WCAG: 2.5.4 Motion Actuation, 2.3.3 Animation from Interactions
Using Level AA Checks
Once Pro is activated, Level AA checks run automatically alongside Level A checks. No configuration needed.
You can view results filtered by level:
- Go to Accessibility → Issues
- Filter by WCAG Level → AA
Compliance Targets
| Regulation | Required Level |
|---|---|
| European Accessibility Act (EAA) | AA |
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | AA |
| Section 508 (US Government) | AA |
| EN 301 549 (EU) | AA |
| AODA (Ontario, Canada) | AA |
Level AA compliance covers you for all major accessibility regulations.